Most vampires are not evil, but they can be if desired to do so. Evil vampires have one goal in mind; lure victims for a purpose, either to change them or for nourishment. These vampires joined the clan wars & were hunted down to be killed. Polite vampires respect human life & will use blood banks instead of harming a human. They also use animal blood as a replacement & may stop at Honeydukes for blood flavoured lollipops. These vampires like attending parties & do the Transylvanian Twist on the dance floor. Sanguini the vampire attended Slughorn's Christmas Party with Eldred Worple, the vampire admirer.

Vampires will outlive centuries, but will die by natural causes eventually. They have super speed & super strength as well. Vampires can hypnotize your mind & take full control of what you think you see. They can't transform into a bat, which is a manipulation to cause fear. When a vampire is in the sunlight, their abilities are decreased. Vampires & humans can pro-create, but their offspring will become a half-breed. One method of defence is to wear cloves of garlic, as a vampire is repelled by it. Another method of defence is holy water or a cross. You must believe the power behind the symbols or it will not work.

Fun Facts
⊱ Common stereotypes are those in Supernatural or Count Dracula.
⊱ It is illegal to kill a vampire, as per paragraph twelve of the Guidelines for the Treatment of Non-Wizard Part-Humans. If only necessary, use a wooden stake to their heart or behead them.
⊱ The Ministry of Magic are made aware of all vampire deaths & will require a memory of the situation to deem it just or wrongful kill.
⊱ They have a shadow when sunlight shines on them & only if you were hypnotized by a vampire will you not see their reflection in a mirror.